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1. Victoria:

   I agree with Yulia. I also sometimes like to travel, I often fly to the Emirates. Last year I was on vacation in Ajman and met a local Emirati. He works as a policeman at Dubai airport. He followed me for three days when I went to the beach before get to know me. We began a dizzying romance. He is very handsome, well-groomed, modern. He showed me all of Dubai, all the sights. After work, he picked me up in a jeep and we drove around Dubai at night. Everything was so romantic and beautiful that it seemed will never end. He took me to discos, restaurants, water parks, and went on safari. He was wealthy, but throughout our meetings he did not give me a single gift. When it was time for me to fly away, he asked me for my phone number and email .I didn’t fall in love with him, I just felt good with such an interesting and well-groomed man. And I didn’t count on anything, I knew that such a relationship was temporary. When I flew home, I was overcome with such nostalgia that I didn’t want to realize that my fairy tale was over .He called me, said that he missed me, but the calls became less and less frequent, we also rarely communicated by email. I think he is married, but he beautifully hid everything from me. When we were riding in his jeep, I accidentally discovered a photo of two little children, a boy and a girl. When I asked who they were, he answered these are the children of his younger sister, who is married to his Emirati friend. Then I didn’t attach any importance to anything, but now everything has become clear. I often remember this Emirati, but it’s unpleasant in my heart it’s very true that he has a lot of people like me. I read on this site all the stories about Arabs, how they know how to bewitch girls, deceive, take advantage of them and that’s all. What’s also hard is that at home I don’t meet a young man, only the house and work. And how you want to feel loved, needed by someone and loved yourself. I agree with many girls that it’s hard to switch to our men after Arabs. You won’t even hear a compliment, let alone pleasant words. But the whole problem is that there their pros and many disadvantages. There is a different mentality, a different people who will never accept a girl who is not their status and many other disadvantages. It’s a shame that from the Arabs there is nothing serious in relation to our girls, just a way to pass the time. A beautiful fairy tale with a beautiful deception !I also met a woman there who flies to the Emirates on vacation once a year, so she said that local Emiratis are very greedy, they will never fork out money just like that, but promise mountains of gold when they meet a tourist. But she no longer reacts to them , is well familiar with these tricks. These are the Emiratis!

2. Svetlana:

   Agree. But for some reason I went to Egypt 5 times before (I was so impressed by the sea, and I wanted to see everything - Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, everything smelled of history), and many men, although I was far from blonde, just really courted me. I didn’t even go to discos. Then with only one very a good man I went 3 times, he and his brother came every day to pick me up by car, the relationship (you won’t believe it!) was purely platonic, and he honestly said that his mother wanted him to marry an Arab woman, which he subsequently did. He showed me the city, and in the morning we drove to the hotel, I fell without legs in the room, the staff treated me with respect.
   But then I met Him. I don’t want to say bad things, but he then did this to me and behaved so ugly, to put it mildly, that if his mother found out about it, she would regret giving birth to such a moral monster. He left me with a small child in his arms in his country because of a German woman who brought him thousands of euros, bought him a car, and now gave birth to 2 sons. Never took care of the children.
   Thank God it all ended this way for you. Thank God and don’t get involved, and bequeath this to your children if you want them to be happy

3. Svetlana:

   Girls. It’s good that there is so much information about this now.
   And I gave birth to two children to an Egyptian, and as a result, I am raising them alone in Russia. Yes, the author of the article, pray to God that everything ended so successfully, don’t regret it, nothing good comes out of this fairy tale except a fairy tale with a terrible ending

4. Olga:

   Svetlana, of course, your MCH (I don’t know if you were married to him) is a scoundrel and a scoundrel, but not all Egyptians are like that, believe me. I have been married to an Egyptian for about 5 years, and I will say that I don’t need another husband for any price. A very decent person, he takes care of my child (from his first marriage) as if he were his own. And his son loves him no less than his own father. There are a lot of stories similar to yours at the resorts of Egypt... It’s sad, of course, that because of idiots like this, people have an impression of the entire nation.

5. Dariana:

   On the contrary, it seems to me that the mentality is basically the same. So far we haven’t found much difference together, the food is the same, we even watched the same cartoons... My husband’s favorite little hunchbacked horse

6. Svetlana:

   Olga
   I'm very happy for you. But this is an extremely rare occurrence.
   Even those who are married, both according to those and our laws, are rarely happy and ready to run away. I know women who are held only by children, and they are ready to run away, the children are 8 years old, they do not have Russian citizenship.
   And cruelty may appear in six years. They have, excuse me, such quirks, this is apparently due to marrying cousins ​​(I’m not saying it in an angry way, but as I think, because some actions cannot be explained). Our woman and three children lived in Luxor. The girl was 14, some asshole told the Egyptian that his wife was helping his daughter communicate with young people, he saw somewhere that she (the daughter) was talking with a classmate. They had already lived for 10 years then. The husband took the children and rushed to the village. She is all grey, the consulate cannot do anything, etc.
   Do you think, Olga, that according to Islam a woman should not talk to people, etc. I’ll tell you a secret as a Muslim: no, no, if it’s not in the nature of flirting.
   And the Egyptians are so unsure of themselves that a brother is afraid to leave his brother and his wife for 5 minutes, lest she cheat. And is it normal here, for example, for a brother to try to steal his brother’s wife?

7. Svetlana:

   Yes, Victoria. Money-hungry creatures, they sell their wives, children, let them try to buy forgiveness from Allah when their wives curse them, and their children curse them, and their families curse them. They are not needed, they are not needed, that’s all. Take care of yourself.

8. Olga:

   “And you Olga think that according to Islam a woman should not talk to people, etc. I’ll tell you a secret as a Muslim: no, no, if it’s not in the nature of flirting.
   And the Egyptians are so unsure of themselves that a brother is afraid to leave his brother and his wife for 5 minutes, lest she cheat. And is it normal here, for example, for a brother to try to steal his brother’s wife?”
   Svetlana, why did you decide that I think so? I am familiar with Islam; I have been studying this religion for about 15 years. True, she herself has not yet accepted Islam. Everything you describe, yes, takes place in Egypt. I also know that Upper and Lower Egypt are very different. That’s why I say that a happy marriage with an Egyptian is possible provided that he is from a normal (moderately religious, not radical), educated family. I also have examples of both happy marriages and vice versa. Everything ultimately depends on both the man and the woman. My husband’s relatives (namely relatives, not parents) also turned up their noses at first, because... I'm Russian. But the power of persuasion is a great thing :))) My husband had the patience to explain and prove to them that not all Russians are “sharmuts”, as the majority of the population in Egypt thinks. So, girls, of course, there is no need to rush headlong into the pool. You need to approach marriage wisely: look at actions, at family, analyze...

9. Olga:

   And one more thing: you, Svetlana, talk mainly about resort Arabs. I'm talking about a completely different layer of the population. Therefore, probably, you and I see a completely different, so to speak, parallel Egypt.

10. Svetlana:

    Olga, alas, no. I wrote that 83% of Arab Muslim women experienced “courtship on the street” in Cairo. I know what it’s like to live, say, in Cairo or in Hurghada - somewhat different. Then it must be I don’t know what kind of social circle, so that all this does not manifest itself. It’s just, apparently, either you are a rare exception, or your chosen one is well camouflaged. Ask the consulate how things are going with marriages. I still got off happily.
    The man with whom I linked my destiny really worked in tourism, but by education he is an international journalist, Cairo University. He is fluent in French, German, and English. Then he came to Moscow to study Russian at the Pushkin Institute. Knows A+ with a minus. Worked at Blue Sky.
    For those women who are not happy in marriage, as I told you, some are really involved in tourism, and some are lawyers.
    And yet, I have 2 children from this man, and as you understand, I didn’t give birth to them on the same day, but I knew the man for 7 years. When I first arrived, I didn’t meet anyone at all. Then we talked with a pleasant Egyptian company (there were both Muslims and Christians there), and I didn’t pay attention to any of them, although I enjoyed constant success, like, probably, all our girls. A surprise from them is possible at any time, regardless of the “layers”. Well, you're probably not married to an architect, right?
    I’ll say more, I didn’t immediately move in with him, he knew my parents, I knew him, everything was serious with us, not 2 weeks, and Big Love. I `m muslim.
    Olga, honestly, I love Egypt, this country is in my heart, I have like 2 homelands, and I sincerely and seriously approached my marriage, from the very beginning our union was based on love, at least on my part, but you have not yet you know what's coming in difficult situation. They all chat well. And here there was even a note about how one Egyptian abandoned his family to the UAE (wife and child), and he himself left, and his poor wife didn’t know that the visa had expired, and there was a fine - about thirty dollars a day per person .. if I am not mistaken. Well, is this the norm? And this occurs in 90% of cases. By the way, one woman, who at first glance everything is in order, told me that her husband had repeatedly reproached her before that she would not give him Russian citizenship, these are rich Muscovites... and she says that thank God. he managed to earn money somewhere, otherwise anything could have been expected.
    Olya, how many of our people live off their families in Egypt and also support their husbands! I was shocked. My husband sent me money for the trip, but here, yes, they live, but everything is on her shoulders, so he also closes it with curtains, and in the evening... he goes about his business. The girl dropped out of the mathematics department at the University, the family sends money. The girl turned into an old woman, and I give you one hundred percent, he is walking - just on the road!
    I repeat once again: apparently, there was no need to marry the sisters. The head is the most important part of a person. And there, due to poverty, until recently this was common.
    I will be glad if you and this person, the Egyptian, are happy, because I would like this country with such a noble history Ancient world, with such beautiful sea, the most beautiful thing for me, would be a home for our women, and not an arena of life losses

11. Svetlana:

    My husband actually worked in tourism. By education he is an international journalist. Fluent English, French, German. In Russia, I studied Russian at the Pushkin Institute for 1.5 months, speaks 4+. Worked at Blue Sky. The cases concern both the wives of lawyers and the wives of musicians. 83% of Arab women in Cairo (not Hurghada) experienced intrusive advances from men. This is not the norm.
    In addition, I read a note, in the UAE, an Egyptian husband left his wife (Egyptian) with a child with expired visas, for a day there, if I’m not mistaken, you have to pay 30 dollars. Fine?
    You are a happy exception
    Olga, honestly, how long have you been in Russia? And who paid for your round trip?
    My husband previously paid for my trip, which was normal. And it turned out that married girls live at the expense of their families, i.e. They send them money from Russia, Hungary, and they go home for this or sit there for 10 years with their children without going out, because... My husband uses this money for other needs.
    And there was also a girl from Belarus, everything from the birth of her child to rent and food was paid for by her mother through Western Union, and she considered this normal, but sometimes she had nothing to eat (maybe for a week), there were no diapers, and her Her husband did not live at home at that time, he was fat, and she lost weight, melted like a candle, and flew home with her mother’s money, even at the last moment her mother sent money for a taxi. And it’s okay, she also gave this gigolo a visa, and he’s already there. Yes, he also had a job. Only there was no money for her. What I mean is that there is a category of women for whom this is the norm.

12. Olga:

    Svetlana, we actually live in Russia now, but we only go to Egypt on vacation. But here, too, my husband works, although, unfortunately, not in his specialty. You probably know as well as I do that no one needs their education here. Perhaps my case is an exception, but just talking with my husband’s family and friends, I see that there are good men in Egypt. Again, there are friends here who live with Egyptian husbands. It seems they don’t complain about life either... So, in every nation there are all kinds. And our men, are they all so white and fluffy? Yes, everything is the same. It’s just that, for some reason, it’s become a tradition among us that if he’s a foreigner, then there’s more demand from him.

13. Svetlana:

    Olga
    Well then, yes, these are “rare Egyptians”, like the Palestinians in St. Petersburg. Not everyone will come to us...
    But also, you understand, here they won’t engage in all sorts of nonsense like “why did you raise your hand?” (when you stop a taxi.), etc.
    Olga, I really like Egypt, very much, and that’s why it’s a shame that I didn’t look for adventures on my butt; we knew each other for 3 years before our first daughter appeared. And I’m not convinced that yours, like everyone else, is just that most of the stories I know had an unpleasant ending, to put it mildly. Of all of them, I know 1 couple, but there is nothing connecting them, sorry, children, etc. And he’s already starting to get wise (but they live in Egypt).
    I agree, and with our problems, but such cruelty that our man would throw out a woman with his child without a means of support and would not allow her to leave (if, say, she is from Ukraine, etc.), so that he would not buy a diaper for the child and , Olya, if I could tell you more, we don’t have such cruelty, and in almost every case I know of, I’m sorry.

14. Nicole:

    I want to say a few words about their religion, rules, etc. This summer I was in America as part of a student exchange program. About 20 Arabs lived in a nearby hotel, and naturally they knew each other. In August, they also have Ramadan - they don’t eat from dawn to dusk, they can’t smoke, drink alcohol, and sex is excluded. Only a few observe 100%... Out of curiosity, I asked someone with whom I had close contact why not everyone observes Ramadan. The answer was clear: “If we are not in Egypt, we may not observe it...Only the most believers adhere completely to Ramadan.” If an Arab is not in his homeland, he is not like that... He is quite ordinary, we are not talking about any religious affiliations.
    A friend is now dating a slave, they have known each other since the summer before last, but the relationship began this summer. He had to leave for his homeland for a while, in June he will return to America, his girlfriend is there. I talk to him almost every day, he goes crazy without her... He can’t leave earlier, his parents won’t let him go, he quarrels with them all the time... But he will come. It’s hard for her in America, but she doesn’t go home, she waits for him and is afraid never again not to see. She won’t move to Egypt with him, he doesn’t want it either.
    What am I leading to? As for me, if you connect your life with an Arab, want to live together, etc., but naturally you are afraid of their religion and traditions, build a life together outside his homeland, on neutral territory, of course, if he doesn’t mind. And there will be love and family.

15. Olga:

    Nicole, I remember that somewhere on this site you already wrote about Egyptian students who did not observe Ramadan while in America. This is obvious hypocrisy, and the one who answered you that “If we are not in Egypt, we may not observe it...Only the most believers fully adhere to Ramadan,” knew 100% that this was not so. A Muslim is a Muslim everywhere, in America, in Egypt, and at the North Pole. My husband, for example, is not to say that he is a very, very religious person, but when he misses fasting during Ramadan, he is well aware that this, to put it mildly, is not good. And he tries, if possible, to make up for the missed days throughout the year. Otherwise, you are right, they are people just like us :)))

16. masha:

    To be honest, I’m generally surprised where you girls dig them up. They get married very early. And then, where you meet him in order to find out this or that, especially if he is not divorced, it is impossible in an Arab country, they can be deported from the country. As a rule, they don’t go to Europe; going to their country is too cool, a region with strict rules of behavior.

17. Sofia:

    I got married at 22, and my husband was the same age.
    And yes, we didn’t meet at the resorts.

    and now we are already 42... getting old.

18. masha:

    If you didn’t meet at a resort, then you really took it seriously, because good boys rarely go there, and they don’t meet people on the street either, although anything can happen.
    Yes, okay, you’re getting old, they found my damn age too, haha. It's not age.

19. Sofia:

    Thank you. Yes, sometimes I look at my daughter - she will turn 16 this year - and I feel that I need to look at myself more critically, more critically.
    My husband had a terrible fight with his father because of her... he still doesn’t call him... my grandfather intended to look for a groom for his granddaughter (we lived with him in the spring, and my lady was sporting amazing abayas there). And my husband, although calm, will tear his throat for the children, and sometimes takes everything too seriously. My mother-in-law and I tried to persuade him and tried to persuade him... but he stubbornly resisted, he’s a “chock” and doesn’t want to put up with his father in any way.

20. young woman:

    Victoria, “He took me to discos, restaurants, water parks, went on safari.... but during all the time of our meetings he did not give me a single gift.”

    “I also met a woman there who flies to the Emirates on vacation once a year, so she said that local Emiratis are very greedy, they will never fork out for nothing, but promise mountains of gold when they meet a tourist.”

    about greed and gifts and deceit. He clearly didn’t intend to get married; this is indicated by the type of places you visited. Not a single (not mentally ill, of course) Emirati will go with his wife to discos and water parks - that’s for sure. And again, how he met you can tell a lot about him. a good observant Muslim will not wander along the beaches and look at naked women - he simply cannot do this. about greed... so he took me somewhere and obviously paid for it himself no matter what... ours wouldn’t have taken me anywhere at all...

    and about a friend. For what purpose does she fly? to see other people's sights or to earn extra money by showing your own? since such global conclusions... or should he give every stranger “the key to the house where the money is” (c)???

    ps I didn’t want to offend anyone, just an objective look at the situation.

21. masha:

    An Emirati took you to discos and restaurants, and you know that there is a special service in the Emirates. “morality police” and if you flirt with an Emirati, you can go to jail or you can simply be deported from the country for bad behavior, because not a single Arab goes to bars, restaurants or hotels at all, this is not Europe.

22. young woman:

    Masha, yes. behind bars for 3 months, it seems, and then home in forced labor, so to speak... and the local, it seems, will be sent to prison and to work (maybe they will be fired later) and to the family and there will be a huge, huge scandal if it is revealed... they go to such places, but not all of them and they don’t have any respect from others (for example, if friends find out that there’s someone like him in their company, they might become friends with him)... well, in general it’s like that.. the same goes for unmarried girls...

23. Marina:
24. Sofia:

    And don't forget the sticks. It seems like 90 grand are allotted... or she's 60, he's 90... Something like that.
    And of course, the closed border of the one who is being deported.

    And now still in the Emirates new law on “returning citizenship to children of UAE citizens.” So, according to it, illegitimate children can have the citizenship of their fathers. And in accordance with this, such fathers have the right to claim a child for themselves. If the child is under 7 or 9 years old (I don’t know for sure), then the mother will be dragged in, but only until the specified age is reached , and then walk and say goodbye...

25. masha:

    You missed the point about sticks, try to give a European woman sticks, the whole European Union will come to you. This, as I remember, concerns the locals. About children, I can say that according to Islamic law, and the Emirates is a country of the “hard Koran,” children can be returned with their mother: girls remain with their mother until their first menstruation, i.e. before maturity, boys are up to 9 years old, and after they (the children) have the right to choose who to stay with, but you yourself understand that if the children are Muslims, then they will choose their dad, dad has money, and dad decides everything.

26. masha:

    “Girl” what do you mean when talking about girls without marriage.
    I’ve been going to the Emirates for a long time, relaxing, not bothering anyone, because... I really don’t need anyone there, because... trying hard and not Europe, where is our world, where we understand each other, because... our lifestyle. And so, Dubai is only good for married couples with children, and the surname of the husband and wife must be the same, this is a general requirement of all countries. If you are married, you will not be allowed into the USA or anywhere else if your husband came under a contract for for a long time and you, as a wife, will have to take your husband's surname if you do not have one.

    I would like to add about the law “on the return of bastard children”, i.e. born out of wedlock, the law of the soil applies here, i.e. the father still needs to prove that the child was born in the Emirates; this rule also applies in the European Union, because it was very difficult for lawyers when everything was in accordance with the continental system of law, where everything is decided by the law of blood, but there were two parents from different countries, and each dragged the child to his own country to put an end to this endless process, and the “war” of parents between themselves as children, they took the Anglo-American system of law as a basis, i.e. where the child was born, he is a citizen of that country, which made life easier for both lawyers and children, and parents stopped forever dividing them.

27. Marina:

    It’s really funny to hear about sticks and prison, this is the first time I’ve heard this from you here. I’ve been flying to the Emirates for many years to visit my good friend, we live together, although he’s not my husband! He’s an Emirati, not married, but a modern Arab man. I’d like to I ask you, where have you seen observant Muslims? How many times have I been flying to the Emirates, I’ve never met them before! And some girls, my friends, also meet Gulf residents, fly to them, they rent apartments for them, some of them are married to locals in the Emirates, but everyone has a girlfriend. It’s no surprise to anyone now that Arabs live in two houses. And no one has ever gone to jail for this and no one has been beaten with sticks. It’s just that if you have a local man with good connections, it’s not easy a man, then there are no problems. And if you get involved with just anyone, then you can get problems everywhere! Of course, this is a chance to meet a good Emirati man who is normal in all respects, few of them are not spoiled, you come across all sorts of complete womanizers, stingy people, liars... Only with further communication can we find out the person is good, and When you first meet, it’s too early to draw conclusions, the first impression is always deceiving! And about the morality police, I can answer that they themselves are not against meeting a beautiful foreigner, after all, real people work in the police too.

28. Sofia:

    About the sticks.
    I don’t know about “Europeans”, but about our years four years ago, exactly one of our women, Tatyana, I think her name, had to spend time in prison (until the birth of a child), then sticks, then deportation with a baby.
    This happened because, unfortunately, the Russian consul practically does not get involved in such disputes. To the point that it is impossible to get an interpreter for the protocol or the hearing of the case.

    Regarding the last name. In real life, women do not take their husband's last name, they leave theirs. When registering my marriage in Russia, I added my spouse’s last name to mine, and it turned out to be terribly long.
    And when my parents went to my father-in-law and mother-in-law - by the way, they have different surnames (parents) - there were no problems.
    I can’t say for sure about the law on bastards, but I know from numerous messages more early period What if a lady gave birth in an Emirati hospital, already being married, and the due date indicated conception before marriage - both the parents and the child had problems - they did not immediately receive a certificate. Those. The Emiratis will begin to say that the baby was born on the land of the Emirates... although he may have just been conceived there... in general, this is scary, they give out marriage licenses with such a squeak, it costs so much money, but then they remembered about illegitimate children.

    Foreign workers, and tourists too, are easily imprisoned in Kalabush. The protocols are all in Arabic; without a consul or a shaggy hand, getting copies and translations is almost impossible.

29. masha:

    This is someone who loves to live, a mistress, this is a woman without rights, I want to live and love, I want to throw it away and that’s it, no one will say anything, Arabs can officially have up to 4 wives, with the exception of Tunisia. Polygamy is officially prohibited here. Someone wants to live in the status of a wife, so that there are two marriages, one in Europe, one local.
    Of course, you are a curiosity to them, there is nothing to be surprised about.

30. masha:

    It is clear that the status of a mistress is not a stable phenomenon. I want to live, I want to kick out.

31. Marina:

    Yeah better status to have mistresses, than to believe in fairy tales of marriage with an Arab, and then be disappointed!

    Maybe such connections are temporary, I don’t argue, but at least I don’t complain about anything and don’t expect to be the wife of an Arab, since I’m familiar with their customs and know that they don’t marry women of other faiths.

    I'm just enjoying life. As has already been said more than once, 90% of Arabs all try sex before marriage, sleep with Russians, Europeans, and their Arab women. They are observant only in words, they also drink alcohol and cheat on their Arab wives, have illegitimate children and much more.

    It’s just that they come from decent families, they don’t advertise their lives, they don’t do all this openly, but they are people like everyone else. When I met with a local from the Emirates, I saw a lot of things in their lives. I will say one thing that I wouldn’t want to be their wife, seeing how they cheat, they rarely see their wives, and most of them don’t marry for love, they got their son when he was old enough to get married, they found an Emirati woman suitable for their status, they paid a rich mahr , they played a wedding and spent their entire lives.

    They marry their own people only for procreation, because that’s how it’s supposed to be, and sometimes they can’t even stay with their wife for a long time, as strangers live under the same roof! And what kind of life is this??

    Even my Emirati man complained that if it weren’t for their traditions, invented by Muslims, they would not have married Arab women, since they are very capricious, spoiled, cannot love at all, only money, gold are on their minds. I'm talking about Emirati women.

    It’s easy with our girls, we don’t have such requests, we’re cheerful, friendly, romantic and we know how to appreciate good men, we know how to give affection and love. However, traditions in these countries are paramount and the cult of family is paramount. That is life!

32. young woman:

    I would like to ask you, where have you seen observant Muslims?

    There are enough of them, but the female tourist will not see them. they themselves will not approach her and, in general, will not be in the company of strangers.

    It is no surprise to anyone now that Arabs live in two houses

    If my wife finds out, it will be such a surprise!

    And no one has ever gone to prison for this and no one has been beaten with sticks.

    If you and your friends are lucky, this does not mean that this does not exist.

    It’s just that if you have a local man with good connections, not an ordinary man, then there are no problems

    Almost every local man has some kind of connections, the country is small, everyone knows each other... if he himself doesn’t have any acquaintances, then his friend, brother, matchmaker, etc.
    but this is far from a guarantee that he will get out of trouble on his own, and he won’t even bother because of his girlfriend, maybe he will help, or maybe he’ll leave it like that..

33. young woman:

    Marina, As has already been said more than once, 90% of Arabs all try sex before marriage, sleep with Russians, Europeans, and their Arab women. They are observant only in words, but they also drink alcohol, cheat on their Arab wives, have illegitimate children and much more.

    Let's think purely theoretically. how many mosques are there in the Emirates? therefore, how many imams? and how many old men and male children who, due to their health or due to their age, would not even think of doing this :) and no matter how bad the situation may be, there are also observant ones and family ones who do not cheat on their wives :) the result will be already more than 10% :)

    It’s just that the bad always catches the eye more immediately.

34. young woman:

    Yes, it’s better to have the status of a mistress than to believe in fairy tales of marriage with an Arab, and then be disappointed
    It’s easy with our girls, we don’t have such requests, we are cheerful, friendly, romantic and we know how to appreciate good men, we know how to give affection and love

    However, traditions in these countries are above all and the cult of family

    everything is right. family is the main thing. love alone will not be enough. if a woman can convince a man 200% that she will become a good wife and mother for his children (and this is quite difficult to do due to the difference in mentality), then she will get married... and if she can’t, then he won’t take risks and try, why does he need problems with family, neighbors, sidelong glances at work, etc., and Arab women won’t marry him if there’s a divorce... in short, that’s why they don’t marry

35. young woman:

    British couple sentenced to a month in prison in Dubai for kissing in a restaurant

36. Marina:

    Let's not generalize here who is a kept woman and who is not! Aren't Muslim women kept women, don't they work even once in their lives and sit on their husbands' necks?? Their husbands still provide for them and do not insult them, but we have a kept woman. and a kept woman, so what? I like my life. And I want to answer you, girl, that I met my Emirati man on vacation in Dubai, when I flew to visit my uncle, he works there, and we’ve been dating for a year and a half now. He He didn’t do anything bad to me, he didn’t promise to marry me, he immediately told me about their customs and traditions, even if we remain only friends in the future, I won’t be offended. I live for today, I don’t look too far into the future, and now my life suits me completely! I don’t interfere with anyone and don’t impose how anyone should live. This is the business of each person, and I advise you as well. Some people like to be a wife, some like a mistress, everyone has different opinions on this matter. But don’t make fun of the kept woman if Have you seen what kind of kept Arab women are, and what rights they give to their husbands? After a divorce, he is obliged to support her and his children in addition. And our women, like horses, plow all their lives, for themselves, for their husbands, for their children; in the event of a divorce, many even have to sue for alimony they can’t, so they carry their cross. You won’t get help from either your husband or the state, you can only rely on yourself. A weak woman cannot bear such a load, not all of us have horses!!!

37. without name:

    hmmmm...I was surprised that you agreed with the kept woman's statement. “Even if she’s a kept woman, so what?” After all, a kept woman is different from a mistress... these are slightly different concepts. The man maintains a kept woman, a guarantee of payment for the relationship... the mistress does not need to be supported, she can provide for herself, or be a married woman who is satisfied with such a relationship. It’s true what they say: “the mistress loves, the kept woman works”

    and as for Arab women... I didn’t say anything about them at all. if they are kept women, then they are official ones.

    I, in principle, did not impose anything on anyone, did not teach anyone how to live, did not try to inject anyone.

    there is a good joke about kept women))
    a married couple to another married couple on vacation boast of their capabilities) and the wife of one of the couples says: “We can afford: a house in Bulgaria, shares, children’s education in England, holidays around the world and.. preparing to continue...”)) here it is The wife from the second couple interrupts and says: “You see, that girl - and points to a girl who simply amazes many men with her beauty, grooming and attention - so... and we can already afford to support such a one...))

    I'm just saying this. I remembered.

38. Olya.:
39. Marina:

    Yes, any girl would want to be the mistress of a normal man. I fly to him on vacation, we have an interesting time time together, we have many common interests, especially since I know English perfectly, there have never been any problems in communication! Please show me where we have normal men now who care at least a little about their women? If there are such people, then there are hordes of them women fall in love, there’s a whole lot of competition. And sometimes you want to feel weak, to be taken care of, protected, at least a little respected! In our country there are many women deprived of men’s love, and where can we get men if almost everyone sleeps too long, they are not interested in anything beautiful woman and bottle! This is where it all comes from. Women fly to other countries in search of a better life, to find a partner worthy of her, even if she doesn’t marry, but she will attract a normal man in society, with whom it will be pleasant to be close, and not to run away what you want from him! And a kept woman, she or a mistress, the main thing is that they both feel good together, even if it’s temporary! Look around, how many beautiful and decent girls there are in our country, but not in demand, and each of them wants at least a little , but to experience your share of happiness, and where and with whom??!

40. without name:

    Well, you’ve already forgotten about any girl)))) I wouldn’t want some married man to temporarily take advantage of my youth and freshness. For what best years Spend your life on such relationships?...if you please. you need to value yourself. and as for “normal men”... you have to imagine yourself as something... and then you want a man who fits the bill. There are plenty of cute faces... but nothing original. So the men use it and throw it away. especially since they are allowed to do this... so why not... it would be a sin not to take advantage...
    Not a single one of my friends wants a wife of “any kind”....everyone is looking for valuables...but they are not there)) the women themselves put themselves under them.

    and if a girl is unlucky in a relationship... then you need to think about why. Often she herself attracts such relationships.

    Marina,
    ...didn’t promise to get married, he immediately told me about their customs and traditions... I live for today, I don’t look too far into the future, and now my life suits me quite well!

    This suits me for now. and no one knows how long this “today” will last. your situation is rather unstable: maybe 5 years, maybe a month, it’s unknown. Don’t be so careless, it’s actually very scary to be left alone, no yard, no work, no family, no children, nothing, and even at age not the first freshness when it will be difficult for yourself to find anyone and start everything from scratch without a penny of money: (he can go and get married at any time and he has a job.. he doesn’t lose anything.. what can’t be said about you. are protected in no way and the martyr has no obligations to you and you won’t present anything... think about your future. Ask him to find you a job... It will be easier for him to do this than just acquaintances.. especially since he has connections.. Now it’s very difficult, of course, I don’t argue, but who knows... it would be just great... and there would be no problems with the visa. And in the event of your breakup, you would remain adjusted to life

41. Marina:

    Without name, this is your opinion and how you look at all things, but each person is individual and looks at things with his own eyes, and does not live as he is told! My boyfriend is not married, but even if he marries, I will always I will remain on good terms with him, he has not done anything bad to me. Secondly, I also would not want my youth and freshness to be taken advantage of by those men who are completely unpleasant to me and who do not interest me, who suffer from alcohol addiction and an inferiority complex! Most of us are such grooms, you must admit. I didn’t want to offend anyone, but there’s nothing to hide, just look at where our men are going and what they’ve brought women to, and then you’ll argue! And it’s not originality that makes relationships, not the need for something - to imagine, but you have to be yourself and live as you see fit. There should be a spark and attraction to each other when you are drawn to a person, and not the falsehood that is imposed on what you need to be in order to meet accepted standards. Who are you for? do you live for the public or for yourself?! First of all, I live for myself, as I like and as I want, and what will happen next, I never bothered about this. It’s impossible to predict everything. And thank you, girl, for the advice! I'll talk to him about this, he just offered me this option.

42. masha:

    I didn’t think that my words would cause such a heated discussion.
    If, of course, it is possible, then I will say that everyone chooses for themselves, I spoke exclusively without emotion from the point of view of law, nothing more, and I don’t like to give advice. Everyone lives as best they can, as it turns out, life is long and short, no one knows how and what will turn out. We dream about one thing, but it turns out something else.
    The fact that Arabs are accustomed from childhood to take care of women, they are all different, like us, so I do not idealize but also do not beg their merits. Each side has two medals.

43. Nihat:

    vo mnogom vi pravi,arabi ne ocen uvajayut jon,no eto ne islam,po islamu muj doljen lyubit svoix jon,uvajat,obxodits s imi nejno,laskovo,jal shto seycs soblyudyuwshix eto vso malo i malo,no i v Emiratax beuzlosvno est.ya sam inshallah jenyus na emiratke,shtobi o nix ne govorili,ob ix rastoticvelnosti,krayne uvleceniem brillantami,seravno krasivie musulmanki s abayyoy.

44. ANYA:

    Nihat, the fact of the matter is that our girls don’t ask for much from a man, but they should be like Arab women - I want gold, I want diamonds, or go to hell!! We need to twist you - like you twist ours!! We don’t value ourselves, Russian girls, and then we cry and suffer!!

45. Marianne:

    The more girls fly around eastern countries, the more they lose their minds and empty their wallets! There are countless examples when they took all the money to the Khabibs and Ashkyms, got into debt, did reckless things... and for whom are these sacrifices??) I know one such Russian from Perm, she is married, but for 3 years now she has been going back and forth to her ashkym in Kemer, who works as a security guard in a nightclub in Kemer.))) According to her, she carried almost all the money, and also gives him gifts so that he does not forget her. And In addition to her, he also rocks even more, with various equally naive tourists. As soon as my husband reacts to all this, I don’t understand at all what kind of family this is?!)) Of course, our women are falling lower and lower, and they themselves are to blame for this .They think that she is the only one he has, but in fact, she is a backup option for entertainment. She flew in with her own money to hang out, and also with gifts, well, what kind of ashkym or khabib would refuse such a fool?) I don’t understand such women at all! How can you be so stupid in our time and believe all sorts of security guards, animators, garsons and other cheap personnel working at resorts. At the resorts of Turkey, only Kurds come to work to earn money when it’s in season. They are all poor people and from the villages. When they get to these resorts They are dizzy with happiness that you can see so many naked bodies, and for false compliments they can fuck any Natasha, Dasha or Masha...) How can you fall for such a hillbilly at all? But they fly in from Moscow, from St. Petersburg, from the North, more young ladies. In my opinion, Egypt has the same system that works in resort towns. It’s funny when you read some stories about love in Kemer and Hurghada, how you flew out for a week to sunbathe and fell in love with a garcon or a habib who works as an animator at the hotel.))) Educate yourself at least a little respect, and not run after all sorts of nonentities. They won’t marry you anyway!)

    Olga, if you like him, then maybe let him come, for example, on vacation. Just let him handle the arrival himself (visa, tickets, accommodation). This will be an act on his part. And look at him in real life. Still, communicating only on the Internet, it is difficult to fully understand a person, and even more so in such a short time. And he, at the same time, will look at our life... Many of them think that here we are, like in Europe. But this is not at all true! But I will say right away that it is very difficult for a foreigner to find a (decent) job in Russia...

46. Olga:

    Thank you very much for the advice! Otherwise it’s kind of scary, mainly not for myself but for my son! So then I’ll do it!

It’s not only friendliness that distinguishes Arab men. In many of their actions they behave carelessly, do not worry about the future and are almost always in good mood. They are extremely inventive in their actions, find non-standard and interesting solutions, and their entrepreneurial spirit plays to their advantage in most situations. In Arab society, brave and enterprising people are welcomed, and therefore Arabs are quite rare to be modest.

Distinctive feature The Arab nation is a love of work and the ability to do one’s business for a long time. All people, whether a simple worker or a high-ranking official or businessman, work every day for their own benefit, although they rarely receive pleasure from their activities. The thing is that many generations of Arabs worked hard to get out of poverty and improve their lives, so work for them became the responsibility of every person. The ability and need to work made the Arabs a hardy and unpretentious nation. The understanding of the need to work hard, while being patient, self-confident and persistent, has been ingrained in the minds of Arabs.

Arabs like to spend their time outside of work beautifully. They demonstrate their love of life and love for beauty when communicating with loved ones and friends. In general, Arabs are considered peace-loving; they do not often provoke scandals and quarrels, usually striving for the exchange of positive emotions and communication. They have a good sense of humor, for the most part they are optimists and know how to make witty jokes.

When communicating with other people, Arab men attach special importance to the conversation style of their interlocutor. They look at how the interlocutor selects words, constructs sentences, and decorates his speech. beautiful sayings and after that they draw conclusions about the person. The reason is the peculiarity of the Arabic language: it is very rich and involves the use of metaphors, hyperbolic statements, and verbiage. If the task is to convince an Arab man of something or you want to please him and be remembered, then you should monitor the correctness of your speech and its brightness. Arabs turn off logical thinking when they hear beautiful words.

The vast majority of Arabs are dominated by emotionality. They react very violently to actions and words, trying to show their own emotions. They can be harsh and impulsive, which makes this nation very temperamental. It is difficult for them to restrain their emotions, and therefore the impulse of feelings often takes precedence over calm. The life of a real Arab is planned by the laws of the holy scripture of Muslims - the Koran. Religion plays a big role in the life of Arabs. The ideal behavior of an Arab is submissive with repentance for his sins.

Worship and unquestioning obedience to God are highly encouraged. From the very first days of life, children learn from their parents that it is important to be an obedient believer and show obedience, humility, and accept with honor all the difficulties that arise. Arabs have patience and endurance in their blood. They know how to adapt, they are very moral strong people. What's interesting is that they distinctive feature is superstition. They believe in predictions and various prejudices, and are very attentive to signs. This belief in omens and predictions is passed down from generation to generation and stimulates the Arabs to develop uncertainty about the future, suspicion and wariness.

In relationships between people great importance has social status. People with power and wealth can afford to be arrogant towards those around them and even sometimes rude. Displays of aggression and physical strength are common among people with high incomes. People at low levels of society behave submissively and calmly accept the blows of fate, as this is ordered in the Koran. It is customary to approach influential and wealthy people with respect and honor.

An Egyptian woman may have a choice: either live a free life, work, dress in a European style, or be an exemplary wife, mother and housewife, wear a hijab, be limited in freedom, but at the same time receive guarantees and privileges islamic woman. Most often, Egyptian women choose the second option. This is their mentality, no matter what various feminist organizations say about the lack of rights of Muslim women.

This mentality of an Arab woman is developed in her from an early age. Girls are raised much more strictly than boys. By the age of 9–11, they already become good housewives and master all the intricacies of this matter. Before marriage, the daughter is under the care of her parents, who zealously monitor the moral aspect of upbringing. From the moment of her first menstruation, a girl is required to wear a hijab. She is not allowed to appear on the street unaccompanied by adults, much less talk to strangers. Sexual relations before marriage are an unusual phenomenon. Sexual relations between young men before marriage are also discouraged, but they are only threatened with a serious reprimand from their parents. With regard to girls, everything is much more serious. It can even lead to physical violence. The bride must remain a virgin until marriage. This is highly valued in Egypt. In remote villages, there is still a custom of displaying a sheet for everyone to see after the first wedding night. Traditionally, girls are married off at a very early age - sometimes at 13 - 15 years old, and marriage contracts are concluded between the parents of the bride and groom, sometimes even before they are born.

In cities, the situation is more democratic, but even here a girl who has lost her virginity before marriage can become a disgrace to her family and an outcast from society. If the bride is not a virgin, then before the wedding she is obliged to inform the groom about this, who on this basis has the right to refuse the wedding. True, the Muslim religion makes a number of reservations about this. Naturally, no one will demand virginity from a woman who has already been married. There is also a rule that applies to women who were not Muslims from birth. If a woman committed her sins before she accepted Islam, then they are forgiven her, and the groom can close his eyes to this. Egyptians often take advantage of this relaxation in Islamic canons when they marry foreign women. By law, a man can marry a Christian or a Jewish woman. It is the husband’s religion that is fundamental in the family. Even if the wife does not convert to Islam, the children from a mixed marriage will be Muslims. A woman is obliged to marry exclusively a Muslim.

Speaking about chastity, Muslim theologians note that this is a broad concept, and sexual relations are only one of its parts. Chastity implies the predominance of moral qualities and selfless love above material assets and the desire to get rich.

Arabs, one of the largest and growing population groups Globe, belong to the Caucasian race. The people that formed on the Arabian Peninsula, in a historically short period of time, captured vast territories in Western Asia and North Africa, conquered and for a long time held (at least partially) the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. The Arabs were able to assimilate the local population of most of the territories they conquered. The population of Arab countries can be divided into three main groups: 1) nomads and semi-nomads, 2) rural population, 3) urban residents. The bulk of the population of large Arab countries currently consists of settled farmers (in Arabic “fellahi”).
National character is outwardly manifested in a certain etiquette ritual (or violation of it). The life of Arab society was based on Bedouin ethics. And although the Bedouin organization in most modern Arab countries has lost its former influence, many of its moral values ​​living among the people retain their significance, despite the rapidly changing tastes, habits and sympathies of the population, which is no longer inclined to identify itself with its nomadic ancestors. The Arab community is built along tribal lines. The individual is subordinated to the interests of the family, clan and the entire tribe. According to the Bedouin code, tribesmen are responsible for the behavior of everyone, both within the group and outside it. Every family strives to prevent situations fraught with protracted conflicts, blood feuds, and deterioration of the social and financial situation of its family. The tribal structure of Arab society replicates the family organization. The Arab family is usually a large group united family ties. It is headed by an elderly man and his wife - parents, elders of the family. The family includes married sons, their children, married grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Often, especially in the countryside, they live, work, and solve problems together. The traditional family is based on the power of the husband - the head of the family. He is called the "lord of the family." The relationship between older and younger brothers is similar to the relationship between father and sons. Submission and respect for elders is one of the main virtues of a young man. A son is considered wise if he follows the advice of his elders. Reverence for power, respect for strength is the traditional way of relations between the people and their leaders in the Arab world. The subordinate position, which persists for the majority of Arabs from generation to generation, from century to century, and the influence of the Muslim religion, which regulates almost all aspects of people’s lives, strengthened in the minds of the Arabs a lack of faith in their personal transformative capabilities, and developed obedience and humility. “Inshallah” - “Everything is in the hands of Allah” is a stock phrase that accompanies any action of an Arab. “God willing” - hope for success. In case of failure - “It was so willed by Allah.” In the conditions of constant struggle for existence, the need to overcome the resistance of nature, the Arabs developed a submissive readiness for hard work, which, however, did not become hard work. Work among the Arabs does not combine with discipline, pedantry and scrupulousness in work. For most workers, the fruits of labor - leisure and rest - are more important than the actual results of labor. Idleness and laziness are practically not condemned in society. Knowledge workers - theologians and teachers - are respected in Arab society. But in the system of professional priorities of Arab youth, the desire to become a teacher is significantly inferior to the desire to be a trader or occupy bureaucratic positions. According to the majority, only trade or a good official position can provide their owners with a well-fed and prosperous future.
Arabs are unusually cheerful, many note their kindness, peacefulness, and forbearance. Among all Arab peoples I would especially like to highlight the Egyptians. According to the author’s personal impressions, the cheerfulness of Egyptians, their sense of humor, and ability to forgive offenses know no bounds. Fun is caused by one successful joke. A person walking down the street, humming a song in a low voice, will hear someone else pick up his melody after a few steps. These people love holidays and love fun, they have a developed sense of humor. Egyptian cartoonists create political cartoons with a level of wit that is not always found in “free” but “politically correct” European newspapers. Political humor allows itself to attack the highest authorities in society. How can one not recall a well-known political joke from the reign of Anwar Sadat. An Egyptian comes to the migration service and asks to be sent abroad. "Why?" - they ask him. “It’s either me or him,” the Egyptian answers, having Sadat as an alternative.
Arabs are expansive and hot-tempered people. They are characterized by increased reactivity and violent behavior. Their actions are accompanied by impulsiveness, impetuosity, and lack of restraint in expressing their feelings and emotions. But their ardor is light, their anger quickly passes. The quarrel that breaks out quickly subsides. Arguing Arabs almost never fight among themselves, although during the quarrel they can shower each other with the most terrible threats. Gesticulation among Arabs is an active assistant in conversation. Gestures are varied and very different in meaning from European ones. Some gestures that seem offensive to Europeans are absolutely harmless to Arabs, and vice versa. Most Arabs are highly impressionable. Depending on the cause and source of excitement, this impressionability either leads them to extreme delight or brings them to tears. Arabs are highly sensitive in matters of personal honor. Honor is one of the main components in the system of their spiritual values. The oath of honor is the strongest promise of an Arab. Showing doubt about the sincerity of the words of an Arab who swears on his honor is a deep insult that will be remembered for a long time. Constant concern for personal honor has developed among Arabs certain standards of behavior in society and the collective. When performing work, the Arab's social assessment is more important than the result itself. Fraud and the appearance of activity, which many representatives of this nation like to create, are a common phenomenon in Arab countries. A typical street scene in the Arab East - one works, seven give advice, direct the actions of the worker. Mutual politeness makes doing business much easier and allows you to count on leniency and less demands. Just don’t forget about the taboo: if you are a man, never ask your Muslim owner questions about the female half of his family. The honor of women is a very sensitive issue for Arabs.
Hospitality and the desire to provide a worthy welcome to a guest go back centuries. This tradition originates from the peculiarities of Bedouin life, when the desert posed a constant danger. The tradition of sheltering a guest, welcoming him cordially, celebrating his stay with a feast or, in any case, treating him to water 9 or a cup of coffee or tea greatly embellishes Arab life. Refusal of hospitality is an insult to the owner. A guest heading to an Arab’s house must be prepared to be fed and given coffee “until he loses consciousness.”

7. Features of the mentality of Asian peoples

In Asia, it is customary to distinguish the following physical and geographical regions:

· East Asia (Korean Peninsula, Japanese Islands, eastern China);

· Western Asia (Southern Caucasus and Western Asian Highlands);

· North Asia(Siberia and northeast Eurasia);

· middle Asia(Pamir, Tien Shan, Turan Lowland);

· Southeast Asia (Indochina Peninsula and the Malay Archipelago);

· South-West Asia (Arabian Peninsula and Levant);

· South Asia (the Hindustan Peninsula and the island of Sri Lanka (the Maldives archipelago).

Ethnopsychological characteristics of sedentary peoples of Asia

The sedentary farmer thinks in terms of time and evolution. Agriculture develops a peaceful character among peoples, creates material foundations for humanism, softens morals, since in this life support system even a weak person can find use for his strengths; agriculture develops complex and subtle forms of relationships between people and the world of animals and plants, with nature as a whole. Religion contributed to the creation of this or that society, this or that civilization. And this is best seen when comparing East and West, or more precisely, the Western European ancient and non-European “Asian” paths of development.

In the sphere of relationships between religious tradition, society and the state, the Indo-Buddhist society is opposed to the Islamic and Chinese. They are focused on strong effective power, doctrinally sanctioned unity, and practical unity of society and the state.

Ethnopsychological characteristics of the Asian peoples themselves:

Jews. characterized by: diligence, perseverance, persistent pursuit of goals in all types of activities; the ability to quickly adapt to changing living conditions; flexibility of thinking, insight, ingenuity, the ability to improvise, rationalism and the ability to always see the future; heightened sensitivity, tendency to find offense where there is none; a tendency to complain about one’s position, a manifestation of the “humiliated” complex.

Arabs - They are cheerful and cheerful people, distinguished by observation, ingenuity, and friendliness. At the same time, they very often lack initiative and enterprise, and short-sightedness, carelessness and carelessness in relation to the future give rise to many difficulties in their lives and activities.

The Chinese are widely known as low-maintenance people. From time immemorial, they were content with what they had, trying to get the minimum for food in the conditions of a difficult struggle for existence. Confucian ideology also had its influence, oriented people’s consciousness not on the charms afterlife, but to be content with the minimum in real life conditions. As a result, unpretentiousness, moderation, adaptability, and contentment with little became a whole complex of interrelated features of their national character. The Chinese are energetic, enterprising people who strive to achieve their goals in any conditions. The Chinese have developed and always very clearly manifest such national psychological qualities as strict discipline and a high degree of dependence of the individual on the group.

The peculiarities of the geographical location of the Japanese islands allowed the country to develop independently and occupy a dominant position in international contacts. In the entire history of Japan, its territory has only twice been threatened by foreign aggression. This fact played an important role in the process of formation of Japanese national consciousness and culture. External borrowings were made selectively and only in those areas that were determined by the needs of society, or that part of it, the field of action, which was external political and cultural contacts.

Ethnopsychological characteristics of the peoples of South Asia

The ethnic situation in South Asia is characterized by the presence large nations, consolidated into a nation, nationality, as well as a large number of small groups of the so-called “tribal” population, standing at various stages of decomposition of primitive communal relations. All this has a significant impact on the formation of the ethnopsychological characteristics of these peoples.

Ethnopsychological characteristics of peoples South-East Asia

Ethnic groups live there, belonging to many anthropological races, linguistic families and groups, economic and cultural types, which makes the study of the peoples of Southeast Asia from the point of view of ethnopsychology especially interesting, since along with industrialized peoples there in remote, geographically isolated areas inhabited by population groups located on different levels decomposition of primitive communal relations and preserving traditional features of mentality.

Arabs, one of the largest and constantly growing groups of the world's population, belong to the Caucasian race. The people that formed on the Arabian Peninsula, in a historically short period of time, captured vast territories in Western Asia and North Africa, conquered and for a long time held (at least partially) the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. The Arabs were able to assimilate the local population of most of the territories they conquered. Today, Arabs are the undivided dominant population in the following Asian countries: Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Palestinian territories. Asian countries with Arab populations are called Mashreq(east in Arabic). Arab countries of Africa - Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara - Maghreb(west). Arabs inhabit an area of ​​more than 14 million km2.

From west to east, the territory of the Arab countries stretches for more than 7,000 km, and from north to south - about 3,000 km. Several million Arabs live outside the Arab world - in Europe, America, Australia, and the Arab communities of Europe and America are constantly growing. This contributes to the spread of Islam in economically developed Western countries. Arab Muslims are putting increasing pressure on the policies of these countries.
Recent decades truly became the “time of the Arabs.” Most modern Arab states, having gained national independence and escaped from direct foreign control, began to develop at an unusually high pace. The basis of this “economic miracle” is Arab oil - the main energy raw material of the 20th century. As the Arabs say, Allah rewarded them for the long torment and humiliation that they suffered for centuries from foreigners. The creation of the State of Israel in 1948, the collapse of the colonial system of imperialism and the desire of foreign military-political blocs to spread their influence over the Arab world led to the revival of the aggressive spirit of Islam. The national identity of the Arabs was asserted in the struggle against European, American or Soviet influence in their countries. One of the forms of such a struggle has become Muslim fundamentalism, which threatens not so much the West as the ruling (and largely pro-Western) regimes of a number of Arab countries.
Of the huge number of Europeans who lived surrounded by Arabs, perhaps only Lawrence of Arabia came close to understanding their psychology. The majority does not understand the Arab mentality. Most interested in the twentieth century. Jewish Israelis started talking about him. Living side by side with their “half-brothers,” the Jews learned the outward manifestations of the life of the Arabs, their language and culture.

But every time the need arose to sit down at the negotiating table with the Arabs, the problem for the Israeli leadership was a lack of understanding of the underlying processes within Arab society.
Arabs moving to European countries and the United States continue to remain carriers of their culture, seeking to impose its elements on their environment. The events of September 11, 2001 in the United States forced Europeans and Americans to turn their attention to the problems of Muslim fundamentalism and engage in a deeper study of the Arab mentality.
Arabs use a single common Arabic literary language. However, along with it, there are Arabic dialects spoken by residents of various localities and countries. Arabian, Iraqi, Syrian, and Palestinian variants of the language are distinguished; They are close to each other, but not always to the point of mutual understanding. There are significant elements of pan-Arab culture, manifested in the way of life, traditions and spiritual life of the Arabs.
But at the same time, the cultural characteristics of individual Arab peoples are also very noticeable.
Arabs are mostly Sunni Muslims. Only part of the Arabs of Iraq, part of the Lebanese Arabs, Ismailis and Zaydis of Yemen are Shiites. The Druze and Alawites stand quite apart from other Muslim Arabs. The Druze live in the Syrian mountainous region of Jabal Druze, the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, and southern Lebanon.

Alawites inhabit the northwestern part of Syria (Latakia region) and the southern part of the Hatay region in Turkey. Christian Arabs are found in significant numbers in Egypt (Copts), Lebanon (Maronites, Greek Orthodox and other churches), Syria (Syrian and Greek orthodox churches) and Jordan (Catholics and Orthodox denominations of Christianity), on the West Bank of the Jordan River (almost all denominations of Christianity). In the area of ​​the city of Nablus, a very interesting community of Arab-Judaizers has been preserved - Arabized descendants of the ancient Jewish population of Palestine.
The population of Arab countries can be divided into three main groups: 1) nomads and semi-nomads, 2) rural population, 3) urban residents. The Bedouins (literally “desert dwellers”) were engaged in breeding camels, sheep and goats. During their wanderings, they freely crossed state borders and, therefore, were closer to each other than the settled population of various Arab countries. In the 20th century, thanks to the policy pursued by most Arab countries of transferring nomads to sedentarism, there was a sharp reduction in the nomadic and semi-nomadic Arab population. The bulk of the population of large Arab countries currently consists of settled farmers (in Arabic “fellahi”).
National character is outwardly manifested in a certain etiquette ritual (or violation of it). The life of Arab society was based on Bedouin ethics. And although the Bedouin organization in most modern Arab countries has lost its former influence, many of its moral values ​​living among the people retain their significance, despite the rapidly changing tastes, habits and sympathies of the population, which is no longer inclined to identify itself with its nomadic ancestors. The Arab community is built along tribal lines. The individual is subordinated to the interests of the family, clan and the entire tribe. According to the Bedouin code, tribesmen are responsible for the behavior of everyone, both within the group and outside it. Every family strives to prevent situations fraught with protracted conflicts, blood feuds, and deterioration of the social and financial situation of its family.

The tribal structure of Arab society replicates the family organization. An Arab family is usually a large group united by kinship ties. It is headed by an elderly man and his wife - parents, elders of the family. The family includes married sons, their children, married grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Often, especially in the countryside, they live, work, and solve problems together. The traditional family is based on the power of the husband - the head of the family. He is called the "lord of the family." The relationship between older and younger brothers is similar to the relationship between father and sons. Submission and respect for elders is one of the main virtues of a young man. A son is considered wise if he follows the advice of his elders. Reverence for power, respect for strength is the traditional way of relations between the people and their leaders in the Arab world.

During the existence of the Israeli state, the intelligence services of this country have repeatedly made attempts to introduce their agents into neighboring Arab countries. However, Jewish agents, who outwardly did not differ from Arabs, spoke excellent Arabic, grew up in an Arab environment, studied all the intricacies of etiquette and the way of life of these people, could not infiltrate Arab society in any way: a clear hierarchical structure of society, the cohesion of Arab families and clans instantly made it possible to identify elements alien to them. Family relationships and family traditions are the core that permeates the entire society. Family comes first life values all Arabs - both Muslims and Christians.
The subordinate position, which persists for the majority of Arabs from generation to generation, from century to century, and the influence of the Muslim religion, which regulates almost all aspects of people’s lives, strengthened in the minds of the Arabs a lack of faith in their personal transformative capabilities, and developed obedience and humility. “Inshallah” - “Everything is in the hands of Allah” is a stock phrase that accompanies any action of an Arab. “God willing” - hope for success. In case of failure - “It was so willed by Allah.”

Egyptians on restoration work at the temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Hard physical labor, the conditions of which have not changed for centuries, and the low development of productive forces taught the Arabs to calmly endure difficulties and hardships, instilled in them unpretentiousness, moderation, high adaptability, and patience, which became part of popular sayings: “Patience is the key to joy,” “With patience you can destroy mountains,” “Patience preserves what you have.”
In the conditions of constant struggle for existence, the need to overcome the resistance of nature, the Arabs developed a submissive readiness for hard work, which, however, did not become hard work. Work among the Arabs does not combine with discipline, pedantry and scrupulousness in work. For most workers, the fruits of labor - leisure and rest - are more important than the actual results of labor. Idleness and laziness are practically not condemned in society. "Bukra" - "tomorrow" -
means that the work entrusted to the Arab does not arouse his interest and, most likely, will not be completed in the foreseeable future.

Knowledge workers - theologians and teachers - are respected in Arab society. But in the system of professional priorities of Arab youth, the desire to become a teacher is significantly inferior to the desire to be a trader or occupy bureaucratic positions. According to the majority, only trade or a good official position can provide their owners with a well-fed and prosperous future.
Arabs are unusually cheerful, many note their kindness, peacefulness, and forbearance. Among all the Arab peoples, I would especially like to highlight the Egyptians. According to the author’s personal impressions, the cheerfulness of Egyptians, their sense of humor, and ability to forgive offenses know no bounds. Fun is caused by one successful joke. A person walking down the street, humming a song in a low voice, will hear someone else pick up his melody after a few steps. These people love holidays and love fun, they have a developed sense of humor. Egyptian cartoonists create political cartoons with a level of wit that is not always found in “free” but “politically correct” European newspapers. Political humor allows itself to attack the highest authorities in society. How can one not recall a well-known political joke from the reign of Anwar Sadat. An Egyptian comes to the migration service and asks to be sent abroad. "Why?" - they ask him. “It’s either me or him,” the Egyptian answers, having Sadat as an alternative.
Arabs are expansive and hot-tempered people. They are characterized by increased reactivity and violent behavior. Their actions are accompanied by impulsiveness, impetuosity, and lack of restraint in expressing their feelings and emotions. But their ardor is light, their anger quickly passes. The quarrel that breaks out quickly subsides. Arguing Arabs almost never fight among themselves, although during the quarrel they can shower each other with the most terrible threats. Gesticulation among Arabs is an active assistant in conversation. Gestures are varied and very different in meaning from European ones. Some gestures that seem offensive to Europeans are absolutely harmless to Arabs, and vice versa. Most Arabs are highly impressionable. Depending on the cause and source of excitement, this impressionability either leads them to extreme delight or brings them to tears.

In this regard, the footage of jubilation among some Palestinians shown immediately after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 is clear.
In conditions where most Europeans or Americans are under stress, an Arab can reach a state of recklessness and commit a thoughtless act without caring about its consequences.
The belligerence and “savagery” of the Arabs, as some Europeans imagine it, are individual manifestations of impulsive character.
There is little left of the former Bedouin in the modern Arab peasant. The belligerence of the Arab conquerors is a thing of the past. The history of wars of the 20th century speaks of the loss of warlike spirit by Arab armies. Some Islamic theorists who take militant positions do not enjoy widespread support from the masses. The modern living space occupied by Arabs completely satisfies them. Petrodollars provide the elite of society with a more than decent existence. And representatives of the poorest strata of society, thanks to religious ideology, are mostly accustomed to being content with little.
Arabs are highly sensitive in matters of personal honor. Honor is one of the main components in the system of their spiritual values. The oath of honor is the strongest promise of an Arab. Showing doubt about the sincerity of the words of an Arab who swears on his honor is a deep insult that will be remembered for a long time. Constant concern for personal honor has developed among Arabs certain standards of behavior in society and the collective. When performing work, the Arab's social assessment is more important than the result itself. Fraud and the appearance of activity that many representatives of this nation like to create is a common phenomenon in Arab countries. A typical street scene in the Arab East - one works, seven give advice, direct the actions of the worker. Breaking something is an opportunity for most Arabs to demonstrate their “competence.” Suddenly it may turn out that a person who has never held a wrench in his hands knows everything about car repair. Isn’t this also familiar to us?
Some of the most strong impressions Most tourists associate their trip to the Middle East with the generosity and hospitality of the local population. The roots of these qualities lie in the psychology of nomads, their pride and high self-esteem - character traits that should be respected in every way by the interlocutor, emphasized by him in appropriate expressions, and manifested in special respect and courtesy. The Arab's speech is distinguished by politeness and respect for the interlocutor.

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Thanks to the floweriness and richness of the Arabic language, the speeches of the interlocutors are replete with pleasantries and cumbersome, mannered expressions.

Nowadays, in an increasingly dynamic life, a long introductory part in a conversation, a conversation on neutral topics, is rather a tribute to tradition. Nevertheless, even now conversations most often begin with an exchange of pleasantries. Mutual politeness makes doing business much easier and allows you to count on leniency and less demands. Just don’t forget about the taboo: if you are a man, never ask your Muslim owner questions about the female half of his family. The honor of women is a very sensitive issue for Arabs.
Hospitality and the desire to provide a worthy welcome to a guest go back centuries. This tradition originates from the peculiarities of Bedouin life, when the desert posed a constant danger. The tradition of sheltering a guest, welcoming him cordially, celebrating his stay with a feast or, in any case, treating him to water, a cup of coffee or tea greatly embellishes Arab life. Refusal of hospitality is an insult to the owner. A guest heading to an Arab’s house must be prepared to be fed and given coffee “until he loses consciousness.”
The warmth of the hosts and the laws of hospitality also apply to tourists visiting Arab countries. Only in this case you need to be prepared for a number of unpleasant moments. Largest quantity Our tourists visit Egypt, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. It is in these countries that foreign tourists meet big amount negative manifestations towards oneself: extortion, poor service, harassment of women, poor professional knowledge of tour guides, etc.

One day, my Swiss friends, visiting the Cheops Pyramid in Giza, noticed the actions of an Egyptian working inside the pyramid. Holding a palm branch in his hands, he swept away dust from the walls of the hall. When appearing in the hall new group He walked around this group of foreign tourists with his hand outstretched, demanding “baksheesh” - a gift. Banknotes of smaller denominations
1 dollar, with the pride inherent in many Egyptians, they rejected. The practical Swiss immediately became interested in this “phenomenon.” They stood nearby and watched for an hour, not forgetting to count the offerings. According to the most conservative estimates, it turned out that the daily profit of this “pyramid worker” is close to the monthly salary of my wealthy friends from a rich Central European country. I should have a lot of work explain to these friends that in fact this is the exception rather than the rule for this country, and behind their experimental subject is a “mafia” of representatives of many structures and families cutting coupons from tourism in the country. Arabs - wonderful people, until they are spoiled by Western tourists.

On national mentalities, see also: V.M. Volynkina. The mentality of the Russian people...//Geography, No. 4/2003; Yu.O. Serdyuk. Mentality of the Chinese // Geography, No. 8/2003.
Usually, Mauritania is also included in the Maghreb in a broad sense, although the question of the anthropological composition of the Mauritanian Arabs (Moors) is not entirely clear. In a narrow sense, the Maghreb refers to three countries: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. - Note ed.
Lawrence (Lawrence) of Arabia - intelligence officer and conductor of British influence in the Arabian Peninsula in late XIX- early 20th century
According to biblical tradition, the Arab and Jewish peoples have one common root. Both peoples descended from the same progenitor.
There are also many Shiites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Al-Hasa region). Shia sects also exist in other Arab countries. - Note ed.
Hatay (Alexandretta Sanjak) is considered by the Syrian Arabs as de facto Turkish territory illegally seized from Syria. For more details see: S.V. Rogachev. From Bekaa to Antioch. Orontes - El-Asi//Geography, No. 2/2002, p. 7. - Note ed.
On the religious structure of the countries of the world, see: “Geography”, No. 3-4/2003. - Note ed.
See, in particular: Etiquette among the peoples of Western Asia. Digest of articles. - M.: Nauka, 1988.
We note that it is of particular value in an arid climate. Trade in drinking water, which appeared in Europe relatively recently, and came to us only in last years, in Arab cities has been common since time immemorial: water here has a very definite price.